JULIUS CAESAR. AR Denarius (4.12 gms), Military mint traveling with Caesar, 49 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
Cr-443/1; CRI-9; Syd-1006. Obverse: Elephant advancing right, trampling upon horned serpent; Reverse: Emblems of the pontificate; simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex. A little off-center, as is often the case with this popular type, but nevertheless with a solid strike on a flan of attractively toned metal. A decided cut above that which is generally encountered.
Estimate: $1500 - $2500